Playing Place Travel Guide

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George vi post box at Playing Place Detail
George vi post box at Playing Place Detail
Field at Playing Place. This field has been identified as the site of the plain-an-gwarry that gave the village of Playing Place its name. Playing place being the English translation from the Cornish/Kernewek plain-an-gwarry. A plain-an-gwarry was a large circular amphitheatre surrounded by stone faced earth banks or dry stone walls about 2 metres high. They were used for many purposes similar to a community centre of today. The use that they mostly associated with is the performance of miracle plays that were popular in mediaeval times. It has been suggested that the recently discovered sixteenth century Cornish language manuscript Beunans Ke (The Life of St Kea) was written to be performed here. There are two plain-an-gwarries in Cornwall that have survived almost complete. One here 69285 and one here 164401
Footpath at Playing Place. See 1058923 for plaque information
Playing Place. Looking down Old Coach Road at the junction with Holywell Road. Playing Place is a dormitory suburb of Truro composed mainly of 20th century detached houses and bungalows. The name "Playing Place" denotes a place where people used to meet for performances of Mystery Plays and the like.
Greenbank Hotel

Greenbank Hotel

4 out of 5
Harbour side Falmouth England
The price is £125 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
£125
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Falmouth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Clean,spacious room with an amazing view of the harbour and estuary.Friendly and efficient service at the reception and the two requests made were dealt with as requested. Only had breakfast in the hotel and that was of good quality although a bit disappointed that there was not a more plentiful ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Greenbank Hotel
Tregenna Castle Resort

Tregenna Castle Resort

3 out of 5
Tregenna Castle Estate St Ives England
The price is £78 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
£78
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in St Ives. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
We have returned to the beautiful Tregenna Castle many times over the years, and it never fails to impress. With its breathtaking views over St Ives and beautifully manicured grounds, it offers a truly special setting. From the warm welcome on arrival to the peaceful atmosphere throughout, it is ...

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Tregenna Castle Resort
The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate

4 out of 5
Pentewan Road St Austell England
The price is £69 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
£69
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in St Austell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
The staff took time to listen being polite with their answers.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
SeaSpace

SeaSpace

4.5 out of 5
Watergate Rd Newquay England
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Newquay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whipsiderry Beach and Porth Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Lovely hotel, with a good vibe. Great rooms and lovely food and service at Tallo. Great gym too !

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

SeaSpace
Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach

Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach

Porthtowan Cornwall
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Truro. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Porthtowan Beach and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews)
We had a fabulous stay at The Beach House and was perfect for our requirements for a long weekend to visit and celebrate an elderly parent's birthday who live locally and with family who live in Porthtowan. Whilst we used it as a base and for breakfast, it was very condrtsbke for 6 adults and 1 teenager. ...

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Contemporary Beach House with sea views and short walk to Blue Flag beach
Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views

Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views

Porthtowan Cornwall
Stay at this cottage in Truro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porthtowan Beach and Chapel Porth Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (145 reviews)
Great location, awesome views. Kitchen was really well equipped. Really good property would definitely stay again

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Beach Cottage with amazing beach and sea views
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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